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Quay Words x RENEW present

Peat Poetry

Join us for an evening of poetry inspired by peatlands, exploring the delicate fronds of human and ecological narratives emerging from the elusive landscapes of bogs. An outstanding line up of poets will draw us into the worlds of soggy flora, moorland myth, submerged lives and environmental drift. Featuring: Fiona Benson, Melanie Giles, Philippa Johnson,…

Saturday 9 November 1830 - 1930
Events

Quay Words x Gnash Comics present

The Stories of Comics

Haha, Peculiar and Everything Else: The Stories of Comics In the days leading up to Thought Bubble Comic Con, we are thrilled at Quay Words to be linking up with our friends at Gnash Comics to host a live panel discussion on the impact of comics on literature, art and popular culture! Together, our panel will…

Wednesday 13 November 1830 - 1930
Residency

Routes/Roots Poetry Workshop with Fathima Zahra

Join our Quay Words Autumn writer-in-residence Fathima Zahra for this afternoon poetry workshop, tracing your personal journey through place and memory. About the writer Fathima Zahra is an Indian poet, performer and facilitator based in London. Her poems have won the Bridport Prize, Wells Fest Young Poets Prize and the Asia House Poetry Slam. She…

Saturday 16 November 1400 - 1600
Workshops and courses

Storytelling take-over

Storytelling take-over in collaboration with Artemis Storytelling for the Exeter Story Fix The Room of Exploration • Ticket holders only: £38 for the day or £20/£25 per workshop.  Click the book now button to purchase tickets for either or both of these Workshop events. 11am-1pm Workshop: Voice Intensive led by Giles Abbott Find your most…

Saturday 23 November 1100 - 1600
Workshops and courses

Exeter Poetry Stanza at Quay Words

We’re pleased to host the Exeter Poetry Editing Stanza for in person meetings at Quay Words during our seasons. The sessions are led by local poet Sarah Acton and are a chance to bring poems you’re working on along for peer feedback. For every session each poet brings along one poem for critique (with 6-8…

Tuesday 26 November 1100 - 1300
Residency

Book Club with writer-in-residence Fathima Zahra: How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair

Come along to Quay Words’ first Book Club! Hosted by Autumn writer-in-residence Fathima Zahra, we’ll be discussing Safiya Sinclair’s memoir: How to Say Babylon. Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2024, How to Say Babylon is a compelling, lyrical memoir about family, education and resilience. Born in Montego Bay, Jamaica; Safiya grew up under her Rastafari…

Saturday 30 November 1400 - 1600
Events

Quay Words Merry Christmas Storytelling Show with Clive PiG!

Join storyteller, poet and Brussels Sprout juggler Clive PiG for this fun-filled family Merry Christmas Storytelling Show! Featuring jingles, jokes and japes, you can be sure to expect plenty of fun and laughter for all the family, as well as loads of curious customs and yuletide yarns. Age guidance: suitable for all ages, recommended for…

Wednesday 11 December 1700 - 1745